A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2523344 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2524731 epoch_slot_no: 19131 block_no: 2523226 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7342 time: 2019-05-01 08:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe92551ad51ca373ff7e319f69ea66d57d5a43159e6bb2f7e9769745c1861b93dBlock Operator
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